Saint
Amphilochius
Venerable Amphilochius, Abbot of Glushetsa
New Calendar October 12 Old Calendar October 25
Why they are a saint
Saint Amphilochius, Abbot of Glushetsa, already a monk of priestly rank, came from Ustiug to Saint Dionysius of Glushetsa (July 1) in the year 1417. The Orthodox Church commemorates Amphilochius on October 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Amphilochius as a patron when they bear the name Amphilochius at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 12. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Amphilochius, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.